Council Member Tyrell “Ty” Hankerson represents City Council District 28, better known as “The Great 28,” which encompasses the Queens neighborhoods of South Jamaica, South Richmond Hill, Rochdale Village, and South Ozone Park.
Born in South Ozone Park and raised in every corner of the district, Ty’s goal is simple: a government that does what it is meant to do and serves and delivers for all people, no matter who you are or where you’re from.
Council Member Hankerson’s work is reinforced by years of service to his community and a record of delivering for the residents of District 28. Before taking office, he served as the District Chief of Staff to New York City Council Speaker Adrienne E. Adams, following his earlier role in the office as Community Outreach Director. In these roles, he created neighborhood coalitions by building partnerships among civic associations, faith leaders, small business corridors, and youth organizations for the purpose of holding city agencies accountable and ensuring that District 28 receives its fair share of resources and services.
Council Member Hankerson, inspired by the principles instilled in him by his faith, his mother, his grandmother, and his community at large, has always had a passion for community-based service.
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